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Parliament panel warns Meta over PM Modi video removal, seeks apology
A parliamentary panel has issued a three-day ultimatum to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding an apology for the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The panel warned that Meta could lose its safe harbor protection if it fails to comply. A Meta team reportedly admitted to paying for content boosting and expressed regret for mistakes. The panel's chief also alleged that Meta promotes 'anti-democracy' content, citing higher view counts for a group called CJP compared to the BJP.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 8 · Right 5 n = 16
- Left (3): Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (8 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), NDTV, The Lallantop, The Times of India
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (1): Reuters